Tuesday MLB Free Pick
PITTSBURGH, PA (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game Interleague series. The Twins are coming off beat Milwaukee 5-4 on Sunday in 15 innings, but had lost four straight before that. The Pirates won two straight against Cleveland. Scott Diamond takes the mound for the Twins against Kevin Correia for the Pirates. The opening pitch starts at 7:05pmET from PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Pirates as a -115 favorite over the Twins. The total is 7.5 in most books. The Twins come in with a 26-39 overall record and are 32-29 Over, while the Pirates are 34-31 overall and are 24-38 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Pirates opened as a -115 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 7.5 and remained there at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 58% of public bettors favor the Twins. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the OVER 7.5. According to the latest MLB trends, Minnesota is 11-3-1 Over last 15 interleague games. Pittsburgh is 8-1 Over is 8-1 last 9 Tuesday games. The Twins are coming off a 15-inning win over Milwaukee in which a 42-minute rain delay in the 11th inning made for a marathon series finale. Minnesota used seven pitchers, which means their bullpen needs more than a day off. The Pirates scored nine runs in consecutive games to take two of three from Cleveland. Pedro Alvarez led the charge with four home runs and nine RBIs over the past two games and Alex Presley has homered in consecutive contests. The Pirates have been good at home – they’re 19-11 at PNC Park. Kevin Correia was tagged for five runs (four earned) and 10 hits over six innings Wednesday at Baltimore.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: TWINS/PIRATES OVER 7.5
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